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21. 4 Tk2 T2-Antibiotic Pocket Cards (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2014 - • Especially consider in residents who received antibiotics in previous 60 days and have one or more … • Use anti-MRSA antibiotic empirically for abscess or chronic ulcer meeting criteria for deep infection … www.ahrq.gov Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 12 Common Nursing Home Situations in Which Systemic Antibiotics

22. Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2021 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Describe the team members to include in an antibiotic stewardship program. … Discuss the potential interventions for antibiotic stewardship in the LTC setting​. … Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program - Slides (PPTX, 2.6 MB) Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/program.html  

23. Team Antibiotic Review Form | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Acute Care Hospital Toolkit Four Moments Develop and Improve Stewardship Program Antibiotic … Stewardship Program (Part 1) Antibiotic Stewardship Program (Part 2) Effective Behavior … Review Form Team Antibiotic Review Form  (DOCX) Completion Guide for Team Antibiotic Review … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/improve/team-review.html  

24. Discussing Infectious Concerns About Residents With Family Members and Caregivers | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2021 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Address end-of-life care as it relates to antibiotic use​. … Recognize supportive and comfort care measures for residents who are uncomfortable (which may not involve antibiotics … and Caregivers – Video/Audio  (24 minutes) Poster – Talking With Residents and Family Members About Antibiotics … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/discuss-family.html  

25. Improving Communication and Teamwork Around Antibiotic Decision Making | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … and Improve Stewardship Program Develop Culture of Safety Around Prescribing Improving Antibiotic … prescribing using The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making framework Slides (PPTX) Facilitator … Guide (PDF) Team Antibiotic Review Form Antibiotic Time Out Tool (DOCX) … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/safety/communication.html  

26. Antibiotic Stewardship | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2019 - Slide 7: Antibiotic Use in LTC Facilities 6-9 Antibiotics are frequently used in long-term care … Antibiotics can cause harm to residents High risk of side effects and adverse events. … Bacteria are constantly evolving, requiring the need for new antibiotics. … Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) . 2013 Consumer Reports. … Antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections in Older People (AGS) . 2013 Consumer Reports.

27. 6 Tk1 T3-Resident Information Sheet Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - of bacteria that cannot be treated with the antibiotics you have been taking. … [Optional: Insert specific information about the bacteria found, the culture site, and which antibiotics … Antibiotics are drugs that kill bacteria that cause infections. … When the bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics, they are called “multidrug-resistant organisms, … http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/about.html FDA: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance http://www.fda.gov

28. Funding HAI and Antibiotic Resistance Research | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2021 - Method Decolonization – Universal and Targeted Tools Funding HAI and Antibiotic … Health Care-Associated Infections: Road Map to Elimination and the research agenda of the Combating Antibiotic … Improving the appropriate use of antibiotics, including promoting antibiotic stewardship. … AHRQ funding is available for research on HAI prevention and combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. … Two grants are available: Large Research Projects for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB

29. Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and Overuse of Antibiotics | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Decolonization Protocol Reduce Unnecessary Urine Culturing and Overuse of Antibiotics … antibiotics, and why and how to document signs and symptoms, and use communication strategies to address … Antibiotic Stewardship educational video This 5-minute educational video promotes antibiotic stewardship … When Do You Need An Antibiotic? … PDF , 814.2 KB) A brochure to help facility staff communicate with residents and families on when antibiotics

30. Toolkits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - Help Prescribing Clinicians Choose the Right Antibiotic Educate and Engage Residents and … The toolkits cover a variety of interventions that nursing homes can use to improve antibiotic use. … use by getting residents the right antibiotics, when they need them. … to improving antibiotic use is making sure residents only receive antibiotics when they need them. … should be used or understand the risks associated with antibiotic use.

31. About the Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2023 - truly needed and using the right antibiotic for each infection. … Antibiotic stewardship can also save money. … When examining the cost of antibiotic medications alone, one study showed that antibiotic stewardship … Antibiotics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in nursing homes and overuse of antibiotics … Get Smart About Antibiotics Week: November 18–24, 2013.

32. Choosing an Intervention and Measuring Change | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2021 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … The Staff Safety Assessment Form and the Learning from Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events Form … The Monthly Data Collection Form can help track antibiotic use, urine cultures, and Clostridioides … Staff Safety Assessment Form (DOCX, 330.3 KB) Learning From Antibiotic-Associated Adverse Events Form … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/intervention.html  

33. Develop and Improve Your Stewardship Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2021 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … use, read the Implementation Guide for Long-Term Care Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (PDF, 402 KB … Developing an Antibiotic Stewardship Program (presentation) Tracking and Measuring Antibiotic Use ( … communication about the potential risks and benefits to antibiotic use. … your antibiotic stewardship program and continue to build on your team’s successes.

34. Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - SHARE: Minimum Criteria for Antibiotics Tool This … Green check mark: minimum criteria for antibiotics are met. … Urine cultures should be used to identify the most appropriate antibiotic. … residents with acute dysuria, it may be appropriate to initiate empirical antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/nhguide/toolkits/determine-whether-to-treat/antibiotic-tool.html  

35. Best Practices in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Sepsis | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … of sepsis Describe approaches to empiric treatment of sepsis Recognize when to stop and narrow antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/diagnosis/sepsis.html  

36. Sustaining Stewardship Activities | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Acute Care Hospital Toolkit Four Moments Develop and Improve Stewardship Program Antibiotic … Stewardship Program (Part 1) Antibiotic Stewardship Program (Part 2) Effective Behavior … Sustaining Stewardship Bedside Nurse Collaborate With Microbiology Lab Team Antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/improve/sustain.html  

37. Develop and Improve Your Stewardship Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2021 - Stewardship Program (Part 1) Antibiotic Stewardship Program (Part 2) Effective Behavior … Safety Program for Improving Antibiotic Use. … Antibiotic Stewardship Program Development (Part 1) Antibiotic Stewardship Program Development (Part … The Role of the Bedside Nurse in Antibiotic Stewardship Interventions How Can Your Antibiotic Stewardship … All ASPs should be making daily interventions to improve antibiotic use; the Team Antibiotic Review Form

38. Making the Case That Improving Antibiotic Use is a Patient Safety Issue | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … and Improve Stewardship Program Develop Culture of Safety Around Prescribing Improving Antibiotic … presenting this presentation viewers will be able to— Explain the potential harm associated with antibiotic … Page originally created November 2019 Internet Citation: Making the Case That Improving Antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/safety/patient-safety.html  

39. The Four Moments of Antibiotic Decision Making Posters and Screen Saver | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Ambulatory Care Toolkit Long-Term Care Toolkit The Four Moments of Antibiotic … November 2019 Page originally created November 2019 Internet Citation: The Four Moments of Antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/acute-care/four-moments/downloads.html  

40. Sustaining Your Antibiotic Stewardship Program | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    June 01, 2021 - SHARE: More topics in this section Antibiotic Stewardship … Tracking and Measuring Appropriate Collection of Specimens Discussing Concerns with Antibiotic … Create a Culture of Safety Learn Best Practices Sustaining Your Antibiotic … Sustaining Your Antibiotic Stewardship Program – Slides  (PPTX, 4.1 MB) Sustaining Your Antibiotic … https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/improve/sustain.html